Astana Square, Almaty

Located in Almaty, Astana Square (also known as Old Square) is the second-largest city square in the country, surpassed only by Republic Square. The square serves as a venue for a variety of public events, including concerts and ceremonies. It is situated in front of the Kazakh-British Technical University and features the monument of Aliya Moldagulova and Manshuk Mametova (two of the most important heroes in World War II) while being positioned to the left of the Panfilov Street Promenade. Before 1991, the square was named after Vladimir Lenin and featured a statue of him at its center.

In 1921, the area was named Red Square and underwent major redevelopment under Soviet authorities. The Imperial-era buildings were demolished and replaced with new government buildings. The square was paved with stones for the first time in 1937, and the administrative building was constructed on the corner of Panfilov Street in 1955. The following year, a monument to Soviet statesman Vladimir Lenin was erected on the square to commemorate October Revolution Day. Additionally, a new government building for the Kazakh Republic was completed, which currently serves as the Kazakh-British Technical University Building.

In 1980, the opening of Brezhnev Square in the city led to the nickname "Old Square" for Astana Square. In 1987, the Alley of Busts memorial complex was established on the square in honor of the 70th anniversary of the October Revolution. The Lenin Monument was moved to a different location in 1997. Renaming of the square reflected the newly established capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. The reconstruction of Astana Square was completed in September 2017, resulting in the reduction of car lanes and the addition of bicycle paths, granite paving stones, and landscaping with sod and lavender beds. The staircase esplanade was also renewed and now features an open amphitheater and two illuminated dry fountains.